November 27 COVID-19 Update – 3 New Cases Confirmed

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Source: Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Government of Yukon

Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley has issued the following updates for the Yukon public on measures being taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Brendan Hanley confirmed three new cases of COVID-19, bringing the territory’s total to 45 cases. There are currently 15 active cases in Yukon.

All three cases are in Whitehorse and all remain under investigation:

  • Case 43 and 44 are linked to a known case in Whitehorse.
  • Case 45 is linked to travel outside Yukon.

Additional public exposure notifications are being issued for:

  • Better Bodies
    • Sunday, November 1 to Wednesday, November 18, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
       
  • Canada Games Centre in the Wellness Room
    • Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m. to noon.  
       
  • Sakura Sushi
    • Friday, November 20, 5 p.m. to closing
       
  • Whitehorse Transit
    • Wednesday, November 18:
      • Route #2 from Copper Ridge to 2nd Avenue between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
      • Route #2 from 2nd Avenue to Copper ridge between 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.  
         
    • Thursday, November 19:
      • Route #2 from Copper Ridge to 2nd Avenue between the times of 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.  
      • Route #5 from 2nd Avenue to Range Road between 7:30 p.m. and 7:50 p.m.  
      • Route #2 from 2nd Avenue to Copper Ridge between 10 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 

If you were in contact with anyone who was at one of the locations listed in the public exposure notices, you are a secondary contact and you do not need to self-isolate. Visit Yukon.ca for more information on self-isolation.

If you are not notified and do not have symptoms, you may continue with your usual daily activities. Remember to always follow the Safe 6 and we encourage you to wear a mask when required.

Anyone who is experiencing any of the following symptoms is asked to self-isolate and arrange for testing immediately:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Cough
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Loss of sense of taste or smell
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Muscle aches

If you are experiencing any symptoms and have been at these locations please call the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre at 867-393-3083 to arrange for testing. Or drop in at the drive-thru testing centre located at Centennial Motors on the Alaska Highway across from the airport. You can also contact your rural community health centre. Due to a high volume of calls, you may be required to leave a number where you can be contacted. The COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre staff will return your call. If you do not receive a call within 24 hours please call back.

The Government of Yukon encourages Yukoners to remain calm and continue to follow the Safe 6 and wear a mask when required. Please be patient and kind to one another.